119-HR5285
TWISTER Act
Last action was on 9-10-2025
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5285
1. Short title2. Expansion of goals of tornado warning improvement and extension program1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Tornado and Windstorm Innovation for Safety and Tracking Enhancement Research Act" or the "TWISTER Act".
2. Expansion of goals of tornado warning improvement and extension program
Section 103 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8513; relating to the tornado warning improvement and extension program) is amended—
(1) In general - by striking "The goal of such program" and inserting the following:
(1) In general - The goal of such program
(2) Additional focuses - by adding at the end the following:
(2) Additional focuses - In carrying out paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall ensure the development of innovative tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, with a particular focus on the following:
(A) - Fast-developing storm systems, such as derechos.
(B) - Areas historically absent of tornadoes.
(C) - Evening or nighttime tornadoes.